Health 25 Mar 2022 UKHSA releases updated analysis into recombinant COVID-19 variants in the UK UKHSA’s most recent variant technical briefing includes examination of a number of recombinant variants which have been identified…
Politics 25 Mar 2022 Southport MP's West Lancs plan dismissed as "nonsense" A proposal to effectively move Southport from Merseyside and into West Lancashire has been described as 'unworkable nonsense' afte…
Culture 25 Mar 2022 Southport Marine Lake Events Centre plans to take major step forward Exciting plans for a state-of-the-art Marine Lake Events Centre in Southport are set to take another big step forward this summer,…
Crime 25 Mar 2022 Man with links to Southport wanted on recall to prison Know this man? We’re appealing for help in locating Jonathan Southward who lives in Netherton and is wanted on recall to prison. S…
Business 25 Mar 2022 Costing £75m, The Cove Resort aims to open in Southport in 2025 Entrepreneurs behind a proposed £75m ‘leisure beach and thermal spa’ at the Princes Park waterfront in Southport are ready to acce…
Crime 25 Mar 2022 Man arrested in Portland Street Southport after police pursuit Neighbourhood officers based at Southport Police Station arrested a 38 year old man in Southport last night, Thursday 24th March, …
Crime 25 Mar 2022 Second man charged in connection with Formby graveyard stabbing A second man has been charged following an incident in Formby on Tuesday 8 March in which a 16-year-old boy was stabbed. At around…
Business 25 Mar 2022 Greater integration of Liverpool Road in Southport Businesses Mr. Durkin a local Resident of Southport who is known for year-round campaigning on a variety of subjects is looking to see better…
Sport 25 Mar 2022 Southport travel to Alfreton on Saturday Southport travel to Alfreton on Saturday looking to put Tuesday’s poor performance at Darlington behind them and bounce back with …
Other 25 Mar 2022 A Southport wedding photographer has cemented his place as one of the all time greats Local Wedding Photographer has cause for celebration with 5 Photography Wins in London. A Southport wedding photographer has cemen…
Environment 24 Mar 2022 Council mow down Daffodils and Tulips planted on Rotten Row in Southport The Sun has reported how a Southport man planted hundreds of flowers only to see the Council mow them down. A Good Samaritan plant…
Crime 24 Mar 2022 Second man arrested following Formby graveyard stabbing Police have arrested a second man following an incident in Formby on Tuesday 8 March in which a 16 year-old boy was stabbed. At ar…
Education 24 Mar 2022 Pupil at Greenbank High School in Southport found with a knife in her possession The Head Teacher has emailed worried parents after a pupil was found with a knife at the all girls school on Tuesday. Merseyside p…
Environment 24 Mar 2022 Easter has it all, as Winter turns to Spring at Martin Mere near Southport Easter is traditionally the busiest time of year for Martin Mere and it’s also great time to see a great mixture of wildlife on th…
Sport 24 Mar 2022 Merseyrail Ladies FC crowned champions of the North West Women’s Regional Premier Division Merseyrail Ladies FC have soared to success being crowned champions of the North West Women’s Premier Division. They will begin ne…
Politics 24 Mar 2022 Chancellor’s Budget Statement “Doesn’t do enough for struggling families,” says Council leader “Not good enough,’ is how Sefton Council Leader Cllr Ian Maher has responded to today’s Budget Statement by Rishi Sunak, complaini…
Emergency Services 23 Mar 2022 Police helicopter locates vulnerable person in Southport A number of Southport residents were asking about the police helicopter being up over Birkdale and Kew Woods late last night, Tues…
Health 23 Mar 2022 Stay away from Southport hospital if you are ill. Ring 111 instead People are being reminded to stay away from hospital if they have Covid symptoms or upset stomachs. Southport and Ormskirk hospita…
Community 23 Mar 2022 Community groups running out of time to bid for funding An incredible community led scheme which funds ideas that create more vibrant, resilient and connected communities is returning la…
Crime 23 Mar 2022 Liverpool man charged with robbery at Southport Jewellers on Lord Street A man has been charged following a report of a burglary in Southport on Monday (21 March) At around 9pm officers were called to a …
Culture 23 Mar 2022 Could your home be a Sefton heritage sight? Sefton Council are asking local history lovers to nominate buildings and landmarks they feel should be given special heritage stat…
Sport 23 Mar 2022 Darlington 1 Southport 0 Match Report A below par performance from Southport this evening with the 1-0 scoreline not a true reflection of the dominance of the home side…
Crime 22 Mar 2022 Police thank residents and visitors for their patience after town centre road closures.More arrested We would like to thank residents and visitors to Southport today, Tuesday 22nd March, for their co-operation while the road closur…
Crime 22 Mar 2022 Family statement after 17 month old girl killed by dog The family of 17-month-old Bella-Rae Birch, who died following a dog attack in St Helens on Monday (21 March), have issued the fol…
Business 22 Mar 2022 Tourism Minister and Southport MP Damien Moore visit Pleasureland, Southport Cove, and Funland Tourism Minister and Damien Moore MP visit Pleasureland, Southport Cove, and Funland On Friday 18th March, the Tourism Minister, N…
Crime 22 Mar 2022 Two men from Southport arrested after being found with a Kilo of heroin in their car Operation Pelican have yesterday evening arrested a 20-year-old male and a 41-year-old male both from Southport for Drug Supply Of…
Crime 22 Mar 2022 Southport man arrested after large wild fire sweeps through Cumbrian fells on Saturday A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson over a large wildfire in Cumbria. The blaze, on the fellside between High Newton and…
Crime 22 Mar 2022 Man arrested following burglary on Lord Street, Southport A man was arrested following a report of a burglary in Southport last night (Monday 21 March) At around 9pm officers were called t…
Crime 22 Mar 2022 Lord Street in Southport still closed after robbery at Rebeccas Jewellers Lord Street in Southport remains closed this morning after a robbery at Rebeccas Jewellers last night. Raiders have cut away part …
Crime 22 Mar 2022 Major incident as Police cordon off the majority of Southport Town Centre -Video The majority of Southport town centre is cordoned off this morning after a serious incident last night. The police cordon is from …
Transport 21 Mar 2022 Southport train times to change during Grand National Festival Getting to The Grand National Festival couldn't be easier than by train, with a 10 minute service running between Liverpool city c…
Crime 21 Mar 2022 High value cars stolen in car key burglaries in Southport over the weekend Police are investigating 'car key burglaries' that took place in the early hours of the mornings in Southport over the weekend. Tw…
Crime 21 Mar 2022 Fylde Road Co-op in Southport is open after ram raiders failed attempt to steal cash machine. The Co-op in Fylde Road in Southport is open after last week failed attempt by ram raiders to steal the cash machine. We are appea…
Transport 21 Mar 2022 Council to use money from aborted cycle lanes to improve accident black spots after cyclist killed Cllr John Pugh has welcomed the decision by Sefton Council to use some of the government money no longer needed for aborted cycle …
Business 21 Mar 2022 Almost 2m paid out to Southport and Sefton businesses in latest round of Covid funding Sefton Council’s Business Grants and Business Rates teams have now issued approaching £2 million to over 500 local companies from …
Sport 21 Mar 2022 Darlington v Southport Tuesday Preview Southport make the trip to the North East on Tuesday with a visit to Darlington It is our last midweek night away game of the seas…
Sport 21 Mar 2022 Bring A Friend For Free To The Southport v Kettering Town Game on April 2nd Southport FC are thrilled to be part of the National Lottery Free Ticket giveaway. This offer is only available with the purchase …
Education 21 Mar 2022 Bricklaying students at Southport College receive bumper load of bricks A lorry load of almost 10,000 bricks, enough to build an entire house, has been generously donated by one of the UK’s leading bric…
Community 21 Mar 2022 £10m for traveller sites across England will improve life chances and reduce unauthorised encampment The funding will allow councils to provide improved transit sites and stopping places, so travellers have authorised places to sta…
Environment 20 Mar 2022 Upgraded traffic signals for Liverpool City Region to reduce emissions and save money More than 750 traffic signals across Liverpool City Region will be upgraded in a new £8.3m project which will save money and reduc…
Emergency Services 20 Mar 2022 Merseyside firefighters among those joining national convoy of equipment & PPE to Ukraine Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is joining a national convoy to deliver thousands of items of kit and equipment to be sent…
